Shanghai Chest (1948)
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THE MYSTERY OF THE ALPHABET MURDER CASE!
Charlie attempts to solve a triple murder in which a dead man's finger prints show up at all three murder sites, and all three victims were connected with the conviction and execution of an evidently innocent man.
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Roland WintersCharlie Chan
Mantan MorelandBirmingham Brown
Victor Sen YungTommy Chan
Tim RyanLt. Mike Ruark
Deannie BestPhyllis Powers
Tristram CoffinEdward Seward
John AlvinVictor Armstrong
Russell HicksFrank Bronson, district attorney
Philip Van ZandtJoseph Pindello
Willie BestWillie Best
Milton ParsonsMr. Grail
Olaf HyttenBatesKeywords
MurderFather son relationshipPolice detectiveMortuaryLawyerPrivate detectiveGraveyardMiscarriage of justiceCharlie chanJurorMan in blackComical sidekicksUnknown murdererDead man's fingerprintsBlack chauffeurWhite butlerInnocent person executedEccentric mortician
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Crime · MysteryTheme affinityMurder · Father Son Relationship · Police DetectiveNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference330247
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Frequently asked questions about Shanghai Chest
What is Shanghai Chest about?
Charlie attempts to solve a triple murder in which a dead man's finger prints show up at all three murder sites, and all three victims were connected with the conviction and execution of an evidently innocent man.
How long is Shanghai Chest?
Shanghai Chest has a runtime of 65 minutes.